U.S. Ship North Carolina. 102 Guns.

PrinterPrinted by Kelloggs & Comstock (American, 1848 - 1850)

PublisherPublished by Kelloggs & Comstock (American, 1848 - 1850)

PublisherPublished by Ensign & Thayer (American, 1849 - 1850)

Date1848-1850

MediumLithography; printer's ink and watercolor on wove paper

DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (image height x width): 8 3/4 x 12 9/16in. (22.2 x 31.9cm) Sheet (height x width): 10 1/16 x 14 1/16in. (25.6 x 35.7cm)

ClassificationsGraphics

Credit LineMuseum purchase

Object number1991.169.2

DescriptionA three-masted ship under full sail is sailing towards the right. A pennant flies from the top of the mainmast and an American flag flies from the yardarm of the mizzenmast in the stern. A lifeboat hangs from the stern. An anchor is secured near the bow. Fifty cannon protrude from three rows of gunports along the side of the vessel.

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